Landmarks of Liberty: The Growth of American Political Ideals as Recorded in Speeches from Otis to Hughes, Ed. with Introduction and NotesHarcourt, Brace, 1922 - 340 pages |
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... Parliament that promised to imperil the liberty under which they had lived , but they also sought by such means as were within their power to obtain for the colonial assem- blies new concessions and grants . At first they were content ...
... Parliament that promised to imperil the liberty under which they had lived , but they also sought by such means as were within their power to obtain for the colonial assem- blies new concessions and grants . At first they were content ...
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... Parliament . ( 6 In the first place , the writ is universal , being directed to all and singular justices , sheriffs , constables , and all other officers and subjects ; " so that , in short , it is directed to every subject in the ...
... Parliament . ( 6 In the first place , the writ is universal , being directed to all and singular justices , sheriffs , constables , and all other officers and subjects ; " so that , in short , it is directed to every subject in the ...
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... Parliament so long as they were not represented in the House of Commons . Accord- ingly the Americans refused to use the stamped paper required by the law for nearly all commercial trans- actions . Business practically ceased . Rioting ...
... Parliament so long as they were not represented in the House of Commons . Accord- ingly the Americans refused to use the stamped paper required by the law for nearly all commercial trans- actions . Business practically ceased . Rioting ...
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... Parliament . When the resolution was taken in this House to tax America , I was ill in bed . If I could have endured to be carried in my bed - so great was the agitation of my mind for the consequences - I would have solicited some kind ...
... Parliament . When the resolution was taken in this House to tax America , I was ill in bed . If I could have endured to be carried in my bed - so great was the agitation of my mind for the consequences - I would have solicited some kind ...
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... Parliament has a right to bind , to restrain America . Our legislative power over the colo- nies is sovereign and supreme . When it ceases to be sov- ereign and supreme , I would advise every gentleman to sell his lands , if he can ...
... Parliament has a right to bind , to restrain America . Our legislative power over the colo- nies is sovereign and supreme . When it ceases to be sov- ereign and supreme , I would advise every gentleman to sell his lands , if he can ...
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